Last week my friend and his cousin sister were entering USA to from Buffalo border. Both are citizen of Paksitan and canadian landed immigrants (have applied for Canadian passports 2 months ago).
They have visited me in New York a number of time in last 3 years and never had any problem. This time they were stopped and were taken inside the building and interviewed and cross questioned.
At the end of 2 hour argument/interview session they were refused the entry to USA and were returned to canada along with a paper (I-160A).
The paper has names of both and at the bottom under section "REASONS FOR EXCLUDABILITY OR PAROLE", there is a handwritten code { 212 (a)(7)(A)(i)(I) }
He was told that you are being barred to enter USA for 3 to 5 years and she was also told that you could enter USA when you have acquired canadian citizenship.
Any idea what this code means? In future can they cross the border without problems? Do they need to consult an attorney (USA attorney or Canadian attorney)?
Any input would be appreciated.
They have visited me in New York a number of time in last 3 years and never had any problem. This time they were stopped and were taken inside the building and interviewed and cross questioned.
At the end of 2 hour argument/interview session they were refused the entry to USA and were returned to canada along with a paper (I-160A).
The paper has names of both and at the bottom under section "REASONS FOR EXCLUDABILITY OR PAROLE", there is a handwritten code { 212 (a)(7)(A)(i)(I) }
He was told that you are being barred to enter USA for 3 to 5 years and she was also told that you could enter USA when you have acquired canadian citizenship.
Any idea what this code means? In future can they cross the border without problems? Do they need to consult an attorney (USA attorney or Canadian attorney)?
Any input would be appreciated.